Best Cocktail Bars in Denver

Uncover Denver’s best cocktail bars serving up handcrafted drinks, creative menus, moody vibes, and rooftop views.

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Exceptional cocktails, skilled bartenders, and stunning spaces define these must-visit bars.

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails offers expertly crafted drinks, cozy vibes, and small bites in a trendy West Colfax spot with a welcoming atmosphere.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

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$$

🎨 RiNo

RiNo

4.7
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
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Speakeasy Style

Dim lighting, hidden entrances, and a touch of mystery make these cocktail bars unforgettable.

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Insta-Worthy Drinks

Over-the-top garnishes, dramatic glassware, and cocktails you’ll want to post before sipping.

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major tom

major tom

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$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🎨 RiNo

4.8
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

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$$$

🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

4.5
bartaco

bartaco

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$$

🌮 Mexican

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

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$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🛼 Baker

4.8
Yazoo BBQ Company

Yazoo BBQ Company

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$$

🍗 BBQ

🎨 RiNo

4.5
Yardbird Table & Bar

Yardbird Table & Bar

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$$$

🍔 American

🎨 RiNo

4.1
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Flora

Flora

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Flora offers a cozy, trendy cafe vibe with great coffee, tea, and fast service in a walkable Golden Triangle spot.
The Delectable Egg LoDo

The Delectable Egg LoDo

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
The Delectable Egg LoDo serves hearty American breakfasts and lunches in a casual, diner-like setting with great coffee and quick service.
City O' City

City O' City

$$

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
City O' City serves creative vegetarian and vegan dishes in a bohemian atmosphere catering to all tastes.
Izu-Sushi

Izu-Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Izu-Sushi serves fresh sushi and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with vibrant red and white decor.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

$$

🍔 American

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
Homegrown Tap & Dough

Homegrown Tap & Dough

$$

🍕 Pizza

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Rustic-chic pizzeria serving hand-tossed pies, craft brews, and wine with lively patio vibes on South Gaylord Street.
OTOTO

OTOTO

$$

🍣 Japanese

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Hip and sleek Japanese spot serving traditional small plates, skewers, sashimi, and cocktails with a cozy, upscale vibe.
Buckhorn Exchange

Buckhorn Exchange

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.4
Buckhorn Exchange is a storied steakhouse featuring unique game meats like elk, yak, and Rocky Mountain oysters in a historic, taxidermy-filled setting.
Denver Milk Market

Denver Milk Market

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.
Kawa Ni

Kawa Ni

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Kawa Ni serves inventive Asian small plates and cocktails in a cozy, trendy space in Highlands, perfect for groups and solo diners.
La Loma

La Loma

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Family-run kitchen serving traditional Mexican cuisine, renowned for margaritas and an upscale-rustic vibe in a lively urban setting.
Los Chingones RiNo

Los Chingones RiNo

$$

🌮 Mexican

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Edgy RiNo Mexican eatery featuring innovative tacos, creative cocktails, and a lively rooftop patio for an urban dining vibe.
Watercourse Foods

Watercourse Foods

$$

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Watercourse Foods serves inventive plant-based comfort food in a cozy, plant-filled setting with vegan and vegetarian delights.
Mezcaleria Alma

Mezcaleria Alma

$$

🌮 Mexican

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Mezcaleria Alma offers elevated Mexican small plates paired with a vast mezcal selection in a trendy, cozy Highland spot.
The Wild

The Wild

$$

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
The Wild serves craft cocktails, coffee, and shared plates with a trendy vibe and inviting bar and patio atmosphere.
SPICE ROOM

SPICE ROOM

$$

🍛 Indian

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.9
SPICE ROOM serves authentic Indian cuisine with a rich menu, fast service, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the Central neighborhood.
Ajax Downtown

Ajax Downtown

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Ajax Downtown serves wood-fired American fare with craft beers, cocktails, and a trendy patio space in downtown's Central area.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

$$

🥞 Brunch

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery offers vibrant, retro breakfast and lunch with creative dishes, cocktails, and a fun atmosphere near Union Station.
Osteria Marco

Osteria Marco

$$

🍝 Italian

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Osteria Marco crafts cozy basement vibes with authentic Italian pizzas, cured meats, cheeses, and a rich wine selection near Larimer Square.
bartaco

bartaco

$$

🌮 Mexican

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.
Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

$$

🍔 American

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Sam's No. 3 is a lively diner serving hearty comfort food all day, famous for breakfast burritos and green chili in the Central Business District.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

$$

🥞 Brunch

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Denver

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Rodizio Grill offers a Brazilian steakhouse feast with skewered meats carved tableside and an expansive salad bar in a chic downtown setting.
Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

4.7
Postino Broadway serves up bruschetta boards, wine, and panini in a cozy, trendy spot with a fireplace and patio seating in Baker.
Lo Stella Ristorante

Lo Stella Ristorante

$$$

🍝 Italian

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Lo Stella Ristorante serves authentic Italian dishes like fresh pasta and pizza with a warm, family-run vibe near Downtown.
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

$$

🍔 American

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill is a beloved Cap Hill lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a welcoming covered patio.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

ADOBO Restaurant & Bar

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
ADOBO Restaurant & Bar serves vibrant Filipino comfort food with craft cocktails and live music in a trendy West Highland spot.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

$$

🌮 Mexican

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Vibrant bar and grill specializing in creative tacos and extensive tequilas, offering a casual and trendy atmosphere with great cocktails.
On and Off Cafe

On and Off Cafe

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.2
On and Off Cafe offers a cozy, trendy spot known for fast service, great coffee, and a tasty breakfast and lunch menu in the Highlands.
Bon Ami

Bon Ami

$$

🥖 French

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Bon Ami is a relaxed French bistro with a lively patio serving classic crepes and a cozy, trendy ambiance.
Gaetano's

Gaetano's

$$

🍝 Italian

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Gaetano's is a lively Italian spot with family roots, serving classic dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, vibrant setting.
Bar Dough

Bar Dough

$$$

🍝 Italian

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.
Las Margs

Las Margs

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
Amante Coffee at the Oxford

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Amante Coffee at the Oxford serves top-notch coffee and cocktails in a cozy, historic setting with a charming patio and city views.
Hello Darling (Commons Park)

Hello Darling (Commons Park)

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Hello Darling offers a cozy and trendy coffee shop experience with great coffee, cocktails, and a welcoming vibe near Commons Park.
STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
STK Steakhouse blends sleek design, modern steakhouse fare, and lively DJ vibes for an upscale dining experience downtown.
major tom

major tom

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Major Tom offers inventive small plates, exceptional cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the vibrant RiNo district.
Go Fish Sushi Denver

Go Fish Sushi Denver

$$

🍣 Sushi

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
Go Fish Sushi Denver is a lively sushi spot offering classic Japanese dishes, tempura, and a curated sake and wine list in a casual setting.
Trattoria Stella

Trattoria Stella

$$

🍝 Italian

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Trattoria Stella serves fresh Italian pastas and vibrant dishes in a colorful brick setting with inviting sidewalk patio dining.
Uncle

Uncle

$$

🍜 Ramen

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Uncle serves exceptional ramen with bold flavors and fresh sushi in a trendy, casual atmosphere near Speer with fast, friendly service.
Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

$$

🥞 Brunch

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

$$

🌮 Mexican

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.6
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina delivers festive Mexican cuisine with a Michoacán twist, craft cocktails, and lively weekend brunch in a cozy, trendy setting.

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